Postal Carrier's food drive set May 10

Mountain Home's letter carriers will do more than deliver the mail on May 10. They'll also collect food on their routes to donate to local food banks.

That Saturday is the annual letter carriers food drive across America.

Postal customers wishing to donate food should put canned, packaged and non-perishable food items in a plastic bag, and leave it by your mailbox on Saturday before mail delivery.

Items most needed by food banks are canned meats and tuna, canned soup, dried milk and canned fruits and vegetables. Also needed are dry and packaged items with lots of protein and carbohydrates including pasta, cereal, powdered milk, and dry packaged vegetables such as mashed potatoes, stuffing and other items About 1.3 pounds of food equates to a full meal, according to food bank officials.

All items collected in town will be donated to local food pantries.

All items collected on base will stay on base, with the food donated to Operation Warmheart.

For more information about the food drive, ask your letter carrier, contact the post office or visit helpstampouthunger.com.